2 Full Days Old Weigh In

The videos will be added to here. I did take a video of this weigh in. It was difficult never doing it by myself but Dennis is sleeping and Nathan is with the rest of the dogs.

Here is the gallery. The weigh in photos are now included.

These photos and video was taken in order of birth. 

1st born so far gained: 1oz 

2nd born so far gained: 6/8oz 

3rd born so far gained: 1-1/8oz

4th born so far gained: 1-4/8oz

5th born so far gained: 1-6/8oz

Now usually in the 1st 1 to 2 days, pups lose weight as mom's milk is not fully in but hers is. Weights, at this stage is no indicator of adult size. It only means they are eating and doing really well.

Nami is a grand mom. She is attentive. She makes sure they are clean, fed and warm. 

Edging Up on Day 2

Here is the gallery. I will add to it throughout the day. 

They are eating well. They have all gained weight. They are lively and finding their way to mom.

Each day I change the bedding. I take photos. I take a video and I weigh them. Maybe tonight I will try to get photos weighing. We shall see.

The videos will be added to here.

15 Hours or Less

A new gallery is up and I will add as I take. So refresh if you want to see new..

Nami appears excited and rested. The pups can find their way to mom to feed without having to place them on. Sometimes they are tired from the birthing experience or they are small so you have to help them. No help required unless one gets caught behind mom.

Mom and pups are doing well!

Videos will be found here. I will add them as I can. Just refresh. Today's blanket is white with hearts. Yesterdays was golden.

Pups were just weighed. All pups gained and are now or soon will be 24 hours old.

Meet Nami's 5 Pups

Pups are eating well. They are fat and plump. This is them after cleanup. 2 gals, 3 boys!

Catch you tomorrow. The gallery is complete. The videos will be shortly. Look at links in the entry below

Pups are Here

Born at 422pm It's a boy. He weighs 5-18oz 146g

Videos will be found here.

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Gallery will be added to till I get done. I am juggling.

The second one born at 450pm. It is the 2nd boy. He weighs 5-5/8oz 161g He is a brown sable.

The third is a gal born at 537pm. She weighs 6-1/8oz 175g She is a brown sable and white.

This 4th puppy is a boy. He was born at 7:02pm. He weighs 7oz 226g. He is a brown sable and white with 2 eye patches.

5th one is a gal that appears to be dark brown with a white stripe. She was born at 835pm. She weighs 6oz 198g

As this is the last one, I have to clean up Nami by washing her back end. Nathan will change the towels, put in a new blanket from Sheery nd I need to crawl into bed. I probably won't get into bed till 10. Oh well - they are gorgeous pups.

As it is so late, I will do the group shot in the morning. I don't have it in me to do it tonight/ Nathan has a doctor appt. Dennis will be in bed after staying up all night so I am it for all the dogs in the morning.

About to Have Pups

Here is the actively whelping video

Update Today: Nesting Video Added

After an all nighter, she had a nap and now she is shivering and panting. Shivering means her cervix is dilating. So a daytime delivery but I pulled an all nighter. 

Temps are now going up. I hadn't taken her temps till this morning when they are 99.4. Normal temperature of a dog is 99.5°F to 102.5°F. Wish I had known when her temperature went back up. I may have slept last night. LOL

When her body temperature goes to 98f, this is a sign that your dog will be going into stage 2 labor within the next twenty-four hours. Most dogs give birth within twenty-four hours after their body temperature dips. When it goes back up, it is usually within 12 hours. I have no idea when hers went back up but this morning it is.

She is still panting. Dennis is exercising so he gets his in. I may exercise though I am tired after Dennis and take her with me. That is nuts but I have not missed a day. I may not do much. I just may do 1 set to maintain my streak. I have exercised every day since December 2nd. 

I am drinking coffee and watching a Japanese show on Netflix that Nathan suggested. We have a passion for music. He has already listened to it all.

As I type, Nami is massively panting. Will I get exercise in? That is debatable.

Video of Her Nesting

Update on Wednesday, August 6, 2025 at 9:38AM by Darlah

Video of her Nesting

Still Nothing

She is sleeping. I have not. Oh my. We will see how today progresses.

We Are Not Sleeping

Nami is panting but not terribly. Think she will make it till later today. I am not sleeping. I need to watch but I am exhausted. When breakfast is done, I may rest or not. I need someone to watch her. Right now she stole the cooling bed ooops Murphy has it back.

Nathan is in our guestroom so he can get rest. This is the usual. He doesn't do well without sleep. It is why he takes daily naps.  Nami takes cat naps - which is smart. Interesting enough, Hallie is being highly attentive to Nami. Proves to me how caring they both are.

Nami's XRay

Click on Xray to See Larger ViewI will post her temps before dinner but it is so intrusive, that I don't take it too often. If you look at the xray, you can see that 2 are close to coming. Three are having a siesta!

She Has 5

Nami has 5 and 2 are at the opening. She has not eaten today but I have not checked her temps yet. We just got home.

I will check her temps and let you know but soonish for her.

Dennis is hoping he gets his day off tomorrow. LOL

Temp at 3:15pm 99.1 so closer but not there unless I missed the window.

Temps Update

I will put temps up in this one post each time I take it.

What we are doing is we are waiting for a true drop of 98f

She will not have pups tonight unless it drastically changes. She is NOT nesting and she is eating and she is not shivering. These are all indicators that whelping is imminent. 

At 5:50pm August 4, 2025 her temps was 99.9f

Next stage xrays and a number count.

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Nami not eating but at 8:05am her temps are 99.3. Getting closer but not there yet. We will see what the xrays say.

Getting Close

Here is a mini gallery taken of Nami today.

Nami had a bath. I need to shave the rest of her tummy beforew xrays on Tuesday. 

Xrays have to be sent to us after the visit so I will announce how many late afternoon and then add the xray photo. 

As you can see, we are almost there with Nami's whelping area. We have the cameras up, the heating lamps are tested and in place. I still have a bowl to finish making. Sherry made blankets for that 1st shot of the pups after the box is cleaned up. How wonderful is that?

Hopefully no pups be

Kicking

I am actually feeling kicking in Nami and Hallie. Oh my!

What is Next?

There is a gallery of the gals today outside on our outdoor couch. It is on the main blog on today.

Nami is eating like she is starving. Her tummy is huge. Now we wait till xrays and play the waiting game of when she will whelp. 

Nami is sooner than you think. We are not ready but we need to be. Nami is due around August 6th or 7th. Xrays are on August 5th. We had to do xrays this late due to Hallie's due date.